Luxurious and effortless cruising for two is easy on Regency 2 Sophie where ample space and modern design blend with beautiful interiors.

Steering position:

Tiller steering position

Dual steering position Steering Position Boats with dual steering positions feature a choice of two wheels to steer the boat with – one on the raised sun-deck and one inside the main cabin below. This means they are ideal for cruising in all weather conditions.

Aft steering position cockpit boats are steered from a position at the rear, with a view through the screen forward over the whole length of the craft. This means they are generally easier to maneuver than other configurations. A canopy with windows (similar to a convertible car’s soft-top roof) can be pulled forward to enclose the steering position for all-weather cruising. Aft cockpit boats tend to be smaller than other types- this and their ease of handling makes them a good choice for first-time boaters.

Centre steering position the wheel in these boats is in the main cabin in the middle of the cockpit area. Most styles of this design will have a large sliding canopy over this cabin – making it ideal for cruising in all weathers.

Forward steering position. As the name suggests, these boats feature the steering position right at the front, inside the main cabin area. This means that forward vision is very good. These boats usually feature a spacious and light interior and a single level deck which many parties find more convenient and easy. The key feature of this design is the large sliding canopy over this cabin – making it ideal for cruising in all weathers.

Tiller steering position. All narrowboats are steered by a tiller, a handle connected directly to the rudder at the back ('stern') of the boat. The steering position is in the open, and there are three types of stern.

In the local area...A canal boat holiday on the Oxford and South Midlands canal network combines a wonderful procession of historic industrial architecture with beautiful natural landscapes weaving across the country from Birmingham to London. Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry Cathedral, Blenheim Palace and Stoke Bruerne's unmissable Canal Museum are just a few of the network's wonderful attractions. Begin your holiday in the Napton and Braunston area in the hub of the network or from one of the many other start points on offer, then choose your canal.

The Ashby Canal winds its peaceful way along 22 miles of lock free waterway towards the south Derbyshire border and the Coventry Canal, an integral part of the Warwickshire Ring, stretches from Fazelely Junction to the heart of Coventry city itself. From Coventry's Hawkesbury Junction to the Grand Union at Braunston, the North Oxford Canal meanders under elegant cast-iron bridges and through rolling countryside, where you can moor your canal boat and enjoy exploring the Bosworth battlefield or visit the Shackerstone Steam Railway.

On the South Oxford Canal you'll encounter the photogenic Napton Lock flight, Banbury's famous Cross and restored boat dock, and the beautiful landscapes of the Cherwell Valley before you take your canal boat into Oxford - the city of dreaming spires and Inspector Morse. The Grand Union Canal can carry you across the Chiltern Hills or through the two miles of Blisworth Tunnel and even past London Zoo in the capital's Regent's Park.

Napton base - Cropredy

Starting from Napton, cruise south through the scenic landscape and water meadows of the South Oxford Canal. Moor up at the old wharf at Fe…View route »

Route name: Napton base - CropredyDuration: 3 nightsCruise type: ReturnRoute description: Starting from Napton, cruise south through the scenic landscape and water meadows of the South Oxford Canal. Moor up at the old wharf at Fenny Crompton and enjoy a pint at its waterside pub. Then it’s on to Cropredy, home to the famous annual folk festival, as well as a good selection of pubs and other facilities.

Napton - Stoke Bruerne - Napton

There’s a flight of 9 locks to navigate at Napton Junction before you enter the Grand Union Canal and cruise on to Weedon, which has a good…View route »

Route name: Napton - Stoke Bruerne - NaptonDuration: 4 nightsCruise type: ReturnRoute description: There’s a flight of 9 locks to navigate at Napton Junction before you enter the Grand Union Canal and cruise on to Weedon, which has a good choice of antique shops. Continue via Blisworth Tunnel, the longest in the network to Stoke Bruerne, where you’ll find a fascinating Canal Museum and the famous Boat Inn.

Napton - Snarestone - Napton

Take the Grand Union Canal to the quaint canalside village of Braunston and then onto the Oxford Canal to Rugby, where you’ll find a good c…View route »

Route name: Napton - Snarestone - NaptonDuration: One weekCruise type: ReturnRoute description: Take the Grand Union Canal to the quaint canalside village of Braunston and then onto the Oxford Canal to Rugby, where you’ll find a good choice of shops, bars and restaurants. There are some impressive cast iron bridges at Hawkesbury Junction and don’t miss the battlefields at Bosworth. When you get to the small village of Snarestone, why not take a trip on the steam railway from nearby Shackerstone?

Napton - Oxford - Napton

Cruise south through the scenic landscape and water meadows of the South Oxford Canal. Moor up at the old wharf at Fenny Crompton and enjoy…View route »

Route name: Napton - Oxford - NaptonDuration: One weekCruise type: ReturnRoute description: Cruise south through the scenic landscape and water meadows of the South Oxford Canal. Moor up at the old wharf at Fenny Crompton and enjoy a pint at its waterside pub. Then it’s on to Cropredy, home to the famous annual folk festival, as well as a selection of pubs and other facilities. Banbury has a good canalside shopping centre, and the famous “Banbury Cross”. Carry on to Lower Heyford, a short walk from the beautiful Rousham House and Gardens before arriving at Oxford, city of dreaming spires and home to the fabulous Ashmolean Museum.

Napton - Birmingham - Coventry - Napton (Warwickshire Ring)

Cruise the Grand Union, Birmingham & Fazeley, Coventry and North Oxford Canals, taking in Warwick, with its famous castle and the Black Cou…View route »

Route name: Napton - Birmingham - Coventry - Napton (Warwickshire Ring)Duration: Two weeksCruise type: ReturnRoute description: Cruise the Grand Union, Birmingham & Fazeley, Coventry and North Oxford Canals, taking in Warwick, with its famous castle and the Black Country Museum and Zoo at Dudley. From there it’s on to the vibrant city of Birmingham, with its Sea Life Centre, waterfront museums, galleries, theatres and restaurants and then to Tamworth, and its Snowdome indoor ski centre. Coventry is famous for its modern cathedral and also offers a wide choice of shopping and other facilities, before you reach the quaint canalside village of Braunston and the flight of 21 locks at Hatton Locks.

Napton - Worcester - Napton (Avon Ring)

Cruise the Grand Union via Warwick, famous for its castle, then turn onto the South Stratford Canal to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s b…View route »

Route name: Napton - Worcester - Napton (Avon Ring)Duration: Two weeksCruise type: ReturnRoute description: Cruise the Grand Union via Warwick, famous for its castle, then turn onto the South Stratford Canal to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace which boasts numerous attractions. Join the Lower Avon and pass the picturesque villages of Evesham, Pershore and Tewkesbury. Then take the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and visit the cathedral and museums of the city of Worcester before the breathtaking flight of 36 locks at Tardbigge. From there it’s on to the vibrant city of Birmingham, with its Sea Life Centre, waterfront museums, galleries, theatres and restaurants, before rejoining the Grand Union Canal at Kingswood Junction.

With two ensuite double cabins and further sleeping in the saloon Regency 4 Claire is superb for families. A spacious interior and rear deck area guarantee a sociable and all seasons break with this innovatively designed narrowboat.

An ultra-modern narrowboat offering superb living space, including three ensuite cabins with king-size beds. A spacious rear deck for alfresco dining finishes off this beautiful narrowboat, ideal for families or friends.

With two ensuite double cabins and further sleeping in the saloon Regency 4 Dominique is superb for families. A spacious interior and rear deck area guarantee a sociable and all seasons break with this innovatively designed narrowboat.

An ultra-modern narrowboat offering superb living space, including two ensuite cabins with king-size beds. A spacious rear deck for alfresco dining finishes off this beautiful narrowboat, ideal for families or friends.

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